Can You Fool Them?
Jul 14, 2020 10:26:18 #
I'm shooting through an open window covered in several thin layers of camo webbing with a hole for my lens.
Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.
Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.
So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.
Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.
So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
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I was wondering about your set up, you have really put a lot of thought and care into your set up, your pictures show it they are spectacular. Always sharp and crisp. Thanks for sharing!😊
Jul 14, 2020 10:40:31 #
Our birds, squirrels and chipmunks will come to the kitchen window and look in with disgust if the feeders are empty. They know exactly where all the goodies come from.
Jul 14, 2020 11:01:41 #
Abo wrote:
Nice work! Thanks for posting... i enjoyed viewing this image
Thanks Abo.
Jul 14, 2020 11:02:21 #
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Hereford wrote:
Interesting narrative and observation.
Thank you very much.
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Jul 14, 2020 11:08:06 #
Kat Beasley wrote:
I was wondering about your set up, you have really put a lot of thought and care into your set up, your pictures show it they are spectacular. Always sharp and crisp. Thanks for sharing!😊
Thank you Kat.
Jul 14, 2020 11:09:23 #
RoswellAlien wrote:
Our birds, squirrels and chipmunks will come to the kitchen window and look in with disgust if the feeders are empty. They know exactly where all the goodies come from.
Yes they are smarter than we often realize.
Jul 14, 2020 11:30:50 #
I think farmers figured out a long time ago scarecrows don’t work either. Your work is always exceptional. Thanks for the camouflage tip.
Jul 14, 2020 11:59:08 #
joer wrote:
I'm shooting through an open window covered in sev... (show quote)
I think nearly all birds see people through windows, some are more sensitive to that than others. The only way I have gotten shots of the Towhees and Bullock's Orioles is through the glass, and even then, some care and stealthy movement is required. For most of the others I can open the patio door, not a quiet door, and shoot from the doorway or step out onto the deck. Goldfinches, especially the females, and Crossbills will tolerate quite a close approach - as little as 12 or 15 feet. You just never know. This morning was out after one of the dogs who went on an adventure - drove the UTV within a dozen feet of a large hawk. He stood his ground and looked at me - his retreat was to the top of a nearby boulder. Makes one wonder if unusual circumstances may require repetition to sensitize and elicit behavior. Have had similar encounters with raptors particularly several times.
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